New Music Update February 11th 2006

[diablojesus]

Some Records added today....

Heavy Rotation

The Elected -- Sun, Sun, Sun
Pleasant, laid back side project of Rilo Kiley's Blake Sennett with plenty of 'lap steel'. Fans of Bright Eyes, David Dondero, or Merideth Bragg should try 11, 2, 5, 7 or 8.

Tarkio -- Omnibus
Decemberists vocalist Colin Meloy pre-Decemberists work. Enough said, proceed to pressing play. Similar to the Decemberists but maybe a bit more upbeat? Try 1, 6, 9 or 5 from Disc One or 13, 2 or 5 from Disc Two.

Destroyer -- Destroyer's Rubies
Many People draw Bowie comparisons for Dan Bejar's vocals. 'Breadcumb trail' style lyrics to this indie rock/folk/pop. Fans of Stephen Malkmus, Devandra Banhart or New Pornographers should try 2, 6, 1 or 10. Or edit 3, 1, or 5 of the naughty words.

David Thomas Broughton -- The Complete Guide to Insufficency
Beautiful, hushed one man folk songs that you might compare to Nick Drake, Bonnie 'Prince' Billy and other neo-folkers. Play 1, 3, 5.

Am Syndicate -- Empire
Indie Rock with a focus on Pulsing INstrumentals to create somewhat dark songs in the vein of Akron/Family or Cursive. Play 4, 5, 2 or 8.

They Shoot Horses -- Boo Hoo Hoo Boo
High Energy Art Pop with rich instrumental diversity from Vacouver. Try 2, 4, 9 or 3 if you enjoy Architecture in Helsinki.

Of Montreal -- Deflated Chime, Foals slightlyflower sibylline responses
This EP from Of Montreal features one track from each of the last two albums plus two unreleased B-Sides. So, yeah. 3 is the better 'new' song.

Eagles of Death Metal -- Death By Sexy
Do You Like Rock?
Do you like to party?
Yeaaaaaaah dude, this album is for you!
Fans of Tight Phantoms, Runner and the Thermodynamics or QOTSA play 1, 5, 9, 11 or whatever else.

BestOf/Reissue

Face to Face -- Shoot the Moon: The Essential Collection
Pop-Punk veterans compile their best after throwing in the towel last year. Catchy tunes and honest lyrics for fans of H2o, No Use for a Name, Bouncing Souls etc. Start with 18, 5, 17, 7 and go from there.

General

Eagle*Seagull -- s/t
Linclon, Nebraska indie rock with airy vocals and a spacey midwest glam-garage sound. Fans of The Dears, Mayday, Envy Corps, Shudder toThink or Wilco (on track 3 at least) should try 7, 3, 2, 10 or 4. Playing in March at the Vaudeville Mews in Des Moines.

The Age of Rockets -- The Drive Home
Fanatic promotions sums it up well: "the Postal Service having visceral dirty sex with Radiohead's Kid A while Sigur Ros and Mates of State watch from a window." If that doesn't make you at least give this a moment of your time, well.... Electro-pop that is kinda Emo-y for fans of Death Cab for Cutie, Far, Postal Service etc. Start with 2, 8, 5, 3, 6.

Matchbook Romance -- Voices
A station across town has alreadt picked up the first single from the reimagined sound of Matchbook Romance. Much darker with deeper and thicker production complete with strings and pianos. Let the My Chemical Romance clones emerge! see also: Taking Back Sunday, Gatsby's American Dream.

Frequent Flyer -- s/t
French and Brazillian influenced minimilist electro-pop dreamscapes similar to the 'Lost in Translation' soundtrack or Air. Play 2, 5 or 3.

Plane -- Hello More
Synthy pop with dance beats and guitar. Fun for fans of New Order or Bloc party. Play 2, 5, or 8.

Ghostland Observatory -- Paparazzi Lightning
Hyper Sassy 'DancePunk' that is more on the dance end of the spectrum. If you like Bloc Party, The Rapture or Prince then give 1, 5, 3, or 10 a taste.

United States -- Retail Detail
Atlanta indie rock which is Spastic and Chaotic without sounding agressive. Play 8, 3, 10 or 6 if you seek Meth and Goats, Pattern is Movement or Sonic Youth type sounds.

Metal Hearts -- Socialize
Depressing and serious electronically tinged songs that you might like if you dig Cat Power or Arab Strap. Play 1, 7, 10 or 11.

Breakup Breakdown -- She Went Black
60's Garage inspired rockers from the Lower East Side of New York City!! RIYL: White Stripes or The Strokes. Play 2 or 1.

RPM

Audio Bullys -- Generation
British Gar.age/House that bites from The Streets, Basement Jaxx and Dizzee Rascall among others. If nothing else play track 2 for the excellent use of a Nancy Sinatra vocal. Or try 3, 12, 10 or 8 (featuring Roots Manuva & Mr Fox.)

[Neal]

Had I given you the list of stuff that should have gone heavy rotation, it would have been exactly what you chose as heavy rotation.. nice.

Oh and there iwll be another nice sized stack of stuff adding next week too.. muhahahah

[diablojesus]

Had I given you the list of stuff that should have gone heavy rotation, it would have been exactly what you chose as heavy rotation.. nice.

Oh and there iwll be another nice sized stack of stuff adding next week too.. muhahahah

Neal, You bastard. I'm glad I made good calls though. (anything you compare to Akron/Family I usually assume goes in Heavy.)

If you don't put the new Goldfrapp in your CMJ adds this week I will beat you by the way. But I am sure you knew that.[/quote]

[Neal]

Dude from AM Syndicate used to be a DJ at KURE apparently... They are playing at the Vaudeville mews on March 2nd.. I will probably put a note in the studio reminding you people to promote the show.

[Artful Dodger]

WEAK LIST.... MORE JAZZ PLZZ......GIVE THE PPL WHA' THAY WANT!!!!!1!!!!111

[Neal]

MORE JAZZ.. GIVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THE IPOD COMMERCIALS TELL THEM THEY WANT..

MAN YOU ARE LUCKY YOU DUCKED OUT OF TOWN BEFORE THE NEW IPOD COMMERCIAL HIT.